Stardust

I first read this book a few years ago. I asked a friend, a manager of a bookstore what her favourite books or authors were to expand upon my reading list. She recommended Stardust and Neverwhere, both by Neil Gaiman. Both became quick favourites though very different and both left a lasting impression on me. Stardust is the story of Tristan Thorne, who is unaware of his true heritage at the beginning of the book. It is the story of his adventures in the land of Faerie; he was raised in a town near the wall that separates Faerie from England. Tristan sets out to retrieve a fallen star from Faerie so the woman he loves will marry him. Whilst there he discovers the star is really a sentient being, Yvaine, and during their adventures together he is changed. During his time in Faerie he discovers truths about himself and he finds that his goals and aspirations have changed. The book is full of wonder and adventure. It is an excellent read, for Gaimen mixes fantasy, adventure and a grisly reality into a high adventure story.

I read this when I was in grade 7. I saw the movie trailer and It looked like a great movie so I thought that maybe I'd like to read the book first. It sounded like it would be great. Nope. I was wrong. This book isn't for kids, It is very graphic and sexual and I just want to warn you before you pick it up that when I read this in grade 7, it kind of scarred me a bit and it is nothing like the movie so...just be warned.

Stardust is a very interesting fantasy novel.
It's beautifully and creativly written.
It has many great criterea, and interesting ideas to offer this genre.
It has youth seeking wishes, a closed off city with a wall leading to an interesting world, princes fighting for the crown, and a young man looking to impress his lover. And a star, who everyone is after.

Gaiman did not miss a mark in the amazing, and beautifully written novel. Stardust will hook you from the very begining to the very end, Gaiman did a great job with his idea:
Catch a Fallen Star.

I've never read anything by N.G. before *shrug*, but this book of his is a real page turner! And now i have this inexplicable urge to go find other novels by N.G. Anyways, he's really the best writer i've come across in a long time. U'll really enjoy reading Star Dust.